NOV #15 The F-Word: Come Celebrate International Feminist Films!

LONDON FEMINIST FILM FESTIVAL, NOV 24 - 30 2013,  HACKNEY PICTURE HOUSE
http://londonfeministfilmfestival.com/lfff-2013-programme/lfff2013/


My top picks:
The Cut, Nov 24 2013
Kenya/Uganda







Daughters of the Niger Delta, Nov 29 2013
Nigeria





The Spice Girls of India, Nov 24 2013

NOV #14 It's the London Latin American Film Festival!

THE 23RD LONDON LATIN AMERICA FILM FESTIVAL NOV 15 - 24 2013 VARIOUS VENUES


My top picks:
Unseen Columbia, Nov 20/22 2013, Various

This one is a must see!
Winning the 'human rights' film category in Columbia itself, it chronicles several crimes against humanity against the ordinary citizens of Columbia.






Through Their Eyes, Nov 22 2013 Bolivar Hall

Cuba!
This is one destination topping my places to visit list and until then, this documentary offers a unique opportunity to learn more about this mysteriously beautiful place, albeit through other peoples eyes...

NOV #13 Even More Film: 4th Portuguese Film Festival

4TH UK PORTUGUESE FILM FESTIVAL NOV 28 - DEC 8, 2013
http://www.utopiafestival.org.uk/


My top picks:
O Grande Kilapy, Nov 27 2013 Cine Lumiere
Based on a true story and set in the lead up to Angolan independence, this one launches us into the love and money tangles of the political elite.







All is Well (Pour Aqui Tudo Bem), Dec 6, 2013, Cine Lumiere
By now you know I am a big fan of migration stories so this one about two sisters from Angola, I'll have to see! 
As a bonus, it is set in Lisbon, a city that is firmly on my places to visit list!




NOV #12 Celebrating Africa on Film: Film Africa 2013

FILM AFRICA NOV 1 - 12, 2013 VARIOUS VENUES
http://www.filmafrica.org.uk/index.php


It's back! And so much to see, but here are my faves:
Of Good Report
Soo excited I get another chance to see this one!
Mired in controversy and initially banned in the Durban Film Fest, a 'love' story unfolds and the Director will join a Q&A at the end.






Mother of George
I am a big fan of stories of 'immigrant' stories and movies set in Brooklyn and this one explores the forces of home and abroad.








In the Shadow of the Sun
This is my 'must see' pick.
I saw it earlier in the year and was shocked at the plight of albinos living in Tanzania. 
Josephat really is one in a million and he joins the Q&A at the end!
See my review here:
http://dual-citizen.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/movie-mad-m-r-c-h.html#comment-form

NOV #11: The London Jazz Fest Turns 21!

THE LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL NOV 15 - 24, 2013 VARIOUS VENUES
http://www.londonjazzfestival.org.uk/

OMG, where do I start?  Sooooo much going on...

SOME OLD TIME FAVES:
Hugh Masekela & Larry Willis
Nov 15, 2013
Hugh is never away from the London jazz scene for long and you know whatever he does he's gonna be good!


And on the Kora, Ballake Sissoko and Toumani Diabate are present too! 




SOME CURRENT STUFF:
Gerri, Terri and Esperanza Live! 
Nov 17, 2013
Come witness what happens when three powerhouses come together as one!




AND SOMETHING TO DISCOVER TOO:
Spoek Nov 18, 2013
Sooo excited about this one! Not strictly jazz but I'm loving his creativity, dance and style!


Monoswezi, Nov 17, 2013
For starters, I love their name!
And I'm loving the mix of the vocals, traditional instruments and the sax!





And pop into Ray'z Jazz at Foyles Soho for some FREE sessions with festival artists!
http://www.foyles.co.uk/Public/Events/Detail.aspx?eventId=2059

NOV #10 South Sudan: Happy 1st Independence Day!

STATE BUILDERS NOV 21, 2013 RICHMIX, SHOREDITCH
http://www.dochouse.org/film-screening/State-Builders--QandA/351



Yes, it has been over two years since South Sudan was born and this film attempts to chronicle its first year.

NOV #9 Come Rhyme With Me @The Albany

COME RHYME WITH ME NOV 8, 2013 THE ALBANY
http://www.thealbany.org.uk/event_detail/1060/YamYam/Come-Rhyme-With-Me



This time around Dean and Deanna have given this a West African twist!

NOV #8: The Island

THE ISLAND NOV 7 - 30, 2013 THE YOUNG VIC
http://www.youngvic.org/whats-on/the-island


Two cellmates. 
Roben Island. 
True stories.

Three ingredients for what promises to be a smashing play!

NOV #7 For Funk's Sake...

FOR FUNK'S SAKE NOV 23, 2013 THE FORGE CAMDEN
https://www.facebook.com/events/555202424552827/

Muntu Valdo and Gizelle Smith live? 
I am in! Simples!

NOV #6 The African Market

THE AFRICAN MARKET NOV 23, 2013 OLD SPITALFIELDS MARKET
NOV 24, 2013 RICHMIX

http://openthegate.org.uk/events/event/theafricanmarket-richmix-nov2013/


Fashion. Beauty. Jewellery. Home. Gifts and Food!

NOV #5: Live Music Cocktail Anyone?

LONDON RE-MIXED FESTIVAL NOV 23, 2013 SHOREDITCH
http://londonremixedfestival.com/index.php/full-lineup
This really is a festival in one night!

1 ticket = 4 live music genres, 3 venues and DJs galore...I'm loving the African Underground line-up!

NOV #4 All Aboard! It's the Afro Diaspora Soul Train!

AFRO DISCO NOV 30, 2013 RICHMIX
http://www.richmix.org.uk/whats-on/event/numbi-afro-disco/



Fancy some late night boogie to some choons you thought you left back home?

NOV #3 Home Again

HOME AGAIN FROM NOV 15, 2013 NATIONWIDE
http://www.homeagainfilm.com/#/home/


Ask yourself again, where do you call home again?

NOV #2: The Scottsboro Boys

THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS UNTIL DEC 21, 2013 THE YOUNG VIC
http://www.youngvic.org/whats-on/the-scottsboro-boys


If you don't mind a musical and enjoy Black American history, this you must go and see!

NOV #1 Rokia Traore is back!

ROKIA TRAORE NOV 13, 2013 SOUTHBANK CENTRE
http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whatson/rokia-traor%C3%A9-support-77343?dt=2013-11-13